Communities across the country are disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices like water pollution and inadequate infrastructure.

The solution requires not only winning court battles but also building long-term, collaborative relationships with those affected on the ground.

In this episode, Julian Gonzalez, Senior Legislative Counsel of Earthjustice, shares insights into how the organization uses legal expertise and partnerships to protect vulnerable communities.

He highlights Earthjustice’s evolution from primarily representing large environmental groups to working closely with local communities, tribal nations, and grassroots organizations.

Julian discusses the importance of trust-building, listening without judgment, and ensuring that legal victories translate into real-world change.

This episode is part of the Color of Water series, a collaboration between waterloop and the Water Hub.